runDisney Announces New Registration and Race Day Events for the 2024-2025 Season

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Michael Lee

Running away from something truly frightening is a recurring theme for any Halloween celebration. Snow White ran away from the Huntsman, and Ichabod Crane was trying to get away from the Headless Horseman. If it’s chasing you with murderous intent, you run. However, runDisney has something not as scary planned for runners of all experiences, and they are just dying to reveal some of the new registration and event dates, including the addition of new Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend to their 2024-2025 race season.

Interview, Movies, Sports

Ryan Coogler and Erick Payton Explore the Life and Times of Steph Curry in ‘Underrated’

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

In anticipation of the upcoming sports documentary, Stephen Curry: Underrated, I had the chance to have a sit down with the film’s executive producers, Ryan Coogler and Erick Payton, to discuss the intricacies of the year-plus long shoot, what makes this a unique documentary among others in its class, and their views on the legacy of Steph Curry as well as his impact on the game.

Movies, Sports

‘AIR’ Trailer Shows How Nike Courted Michael Jordan

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Keith Chow

For basketball fans, the GOAT debate is never-ending. And while LeBron may have just broken an unbreakable scoring record, only Michael Jordan can claim an A-List origin movie… for his shoes. Now that movie, AIR, has unveiled an official trailer.

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Ben Affleck’s ‘AIR’ to Hit Theaters Ahead of Prime Video Debut

January 23, 2023March 21, 2023 Keith Chow

AIR directed by Ben Affleck, from Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports, Mandalay Pictures, and the first project from Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity, will receive a wide global theatrical release in advance of its premiere on Prime Video.

Podcasts, Sports

FDI Cast 163: No Chance, That’s What You Got

January 12, 2023 Jamie

2023 is fresh out of the oven and already it’s shaping up to be a doozy of a year! Stephanie is out, Vince is back, and so are we!

Interview, Movies, Sports

Director Sally El Hosaini on Showcasing the Refugee Experience in ‘The Swimmers’

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Swara Salih

The Swimmers is the powerful and visceral story of real life Syrian sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini and their journey from war-torn Syria to Germany, and Yusra’s entry into the 2016 Rio Olympics. Groundbreaking in its showcasing of a refugee story, the film takes viewers on a journey through the Mediterranean and Europe, showcasing their various trials and tribulations as the strive forward to achieve their dream.

Movies, Sports, Trailers

‘The Swimmers’ on Netflix Makes a Riveting Splash with First Trailer

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 Swara Salih

For over a decade, the Syrian Civil War has seen the deaths of hundreds of thousands and the displacement of millions of Syrians, and the war sees no signs of ending. But among those who have had to escape their home country, hope and perseverance has persisted among many Syrians, as shown in the riveting first trailer for The Swimmers, set to debut in select US theaters on November 11 and on Netflix November 23.

Movies, Sports

Michael B. Jordan on Making ‘Creed III’ His Directorial Debut

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Michael Lee

After spending his entire acting career on one side of the camera, actor Michael B. Jordan is ready to make his directorial debut in Creed III.

Movies, Sports

What to Expect from Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors in ‘Creed III’

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Michael Lee

The Creed franchise was so much more than a boxing film. It’s a celebration of Black culture through the lens of an underdog sports movie. In it, we witnessed the rise of a champion in Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) who not only stepped out of his father’s shadow, a father he never knew but also faced his demons fighting his father’s killer while also telling a powerful Black love story. And we get to see how all of that evolves in Jordan’s directorial debut, Creed III.

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‘Creed III’ Director Michael B. Jordan Brings Positive Change to Representation in Film

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Michael Lee

Creed III is the third chapter of the titular film franchise and marks Michael B. Jordan‘s directorial debut. While the sequel won’t see Sylvester Stallone reprising his role as Rocky Balboa, it takes Adonis Creed (Jordan) in a new direction as he is forced to confront his past when Anderson Dame (Jonathan Majors), a former friend turned new boxing rival blames him for his previous incarnation and attempts to claim the title of world champion by humiliating him on the biggest stage.

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Adonis Creed Returns to Fight Someone From His Past in ‘Creed III’ Trailer

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Michael Lee

Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is about to step back into the ring for the third time. In the first two films, the championship boxer stepped out of his father, Apollo Creed’s (Carl Weathers) shadow, and faced the son of the man who killed his father. And as the Creed III trailer reveals, he will discover that he cannot outrun his past when a former friend (Jonathan Majors) becomes a bitter boxing rival.

Podcasts, Sports

FDI Cast 152: Is it a “Work?”

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 Jamie

Brandon breaks down the latest wrestling mess because we love good bit of wrasslin’ drama.

Movies, Sports, Streaming

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Hustle’ Starring Adam Sandler

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Sophia Soto

Netflix has just released the trailer and key art for Hustle, which will premiere on June 8. The inspirational new drama stars Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Juancho Hernangómez, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Anthony Edwards, Jordan Hull, Maria Botto, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jaleel White, Heidi Gardner, and Robert Duvall.

Movies, Sports, Streaming

‘Rise’ Tells the True Story of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Journey to the NBA

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Michael Lee

As the Milwaukee Bucks continue their journey to another NBA Finals, Disney+ has released the first trailer for Rise. Based on the true story of the NBA champion and MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers, the film tells the tale of an immigrant family facing deportation and how their children sharpened their basketball talents to be drafted in the NBA to become world class athletes.

Podcasts, Sports

FDI Cast 139: Kings of Pod Style

April 7, 2022 Jamie

No cold opening, no geeking on anything, no malarkey! This pod, we review Wrestlemania 38 match by ever lovin’ match! What makes us qualified to review wrasslin’ entertainment? Same thing that makes us qualified to start a podcast in the first place! AND THAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE BECAUSE BRANDON SAID SO!

Gone Too Soon, Podcasts, Sports

FDI Cast 137: Say [Goodbye] to the Bad Guy

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Jamie

Hey yo, today we remember Scott Hall, Razor Ramon, the Bad Guy.

Hosts Brandon and Jamie workshop terrible ideas until they become slightly less terrible. From movies to comics to music to food, the FDI Cast throws a wide net across multiple aspects of popular culture.

Sports, Television

One on One with ‘Winning Time’ Stars John C. Reilly and Quincy Isaiah

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty takes viewers on a stylized journey through one of the most important times in the team’s legacy; the beginning of the 1980s. Known as the “Showtime Era,” this moment in NBA history changed the league immensely, revitalizing public interest in basketball, and introducing the world to the Lakers dynamo squad of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Norm Nixon. These star players ball alongside the rest of the packed Lakers team, coached by Jerry West, and led by Jerry Buss.

Interview, Sports, Streaming

Steph and Ayesha Curry on HBO Max’s ‘About Last Night’

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 Dominic Mah

NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry host About Last Night, a new celebrity-couples game show debuting this week on HBO Max. Each episode features the Currys and three guest couples revealing surprising, uncensored trivia about their relationships over swanky cocktails in a fancy date-night setting. The Nerds of Color got to quickly chat with Ayesha and Stephen about the show, their sporting event viewing habits, and karaoke preferences.

Podcasts, Sports

FDI Cast 132: Is Our Faith in Baseball Restored?

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Jamie

Our final deep dive into another podcast about Cal Ripken’s Streak. In this one, we unravel the mystery of if it was worth it for Brandon to use six hours of his life to listen to this story or if it would have been better spent eating at Rofo.

Interview, Movies, Sports

Kevin James and Taylor Lautner Take the Field in Netflix’s ‘Home Team’

January 27, 2022 Sophia Soto

Kevin James and Taylor Lautner star in Home Team, which is based on the true story of New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton. James takes on the role of Sean Payton and Lautner portrays coach Troy Lambert. The film releases January 28 on Netflix.

Podcasts, Sports

FDI Cast 131: Hey, Who Turned Out the Lights?

January 24, 2022 Jamie

No, it’s not our Doctor Who episode. It’s part 2 of Brandon’s recap of another podcast where they investigate whether Cal Ripken’s Streak is a true or a not.

Podcasts, Sports

FDI Cast 130: Did Cal Ripken Scrap With Kevin Costner?

January 12, 2022January 16, 2022 Jamie

A geeking on episode where we discuss another podcast about Cal and the Streak and Kevin Costner! Also, we talk about MAGFest of convention’s past.

Movies, Sports, Streaming

Netflix Has Shared the Official Trailer for ‘Home Team’

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Sophia Soto

The official trailer and poster for Netflix’s Home Team has been released! The film stars Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Rob Schneider, Jackie Sandler, Gary Valentine, Tait Blum, Maxwell Simkins, Jacob Perez, Bryant Tardy, Manny Magnus, Liam Kyle, Christopher Farrar, Merek Mastrov, Isaiah Mustafa, Christopher Titone, Ashley D. Kelley, Lavell Crawford, Allen Covert, Anthony L. Fernandez, and Jared Sandler. Home Team will begin streaming on January 28, 2022.